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World of Hyatt Category Changes for 2026: What to Book Before Award Prices Change on May 20

April 24, 2026 10

Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and annual award category changes from World of Hyatt. Changes are an unfortunate reality in award travel, and this year's iteration of award chart updates are coming to Hyatt hotels on May 20, 2026 at 8 a.m. Central Time. Here's what you need to know.

JT Genter & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hawaiian Airlines Will Officially Join Oneworld in April — Here’s What It Means for You

April 23, 2026 0

Hawaiian Airlines will be joining the Oneworld alliance beginning April 22, 2026. Hawaiian will be the newest Oneworld member, following the lead of Fiji Airways and Oman Air earlier this year. Here's what to know and why it matters.

Cameron Laufer

IHG and ANA Launch New Partnership With Status Matches, Reciprocal Earnings, and More

April 23, 2026 0

IHG has announced a new partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA). This collaboration will offer points and miles earning, reciprocal elite status opportunities, and even points transfers. Here’s what to know about this soon-to-launch partnership.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Is Offering a 2.5X Points Boost at Select Properties Through The Edit — Here's What to Know

April 24, 2026 0

Chase has just unveiled a selection of 11 luxury hotels that will receive a best-ever 2.5X Points Boost when you use your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book through The Edit. Here's what to know about this promotion, and whether it's worth taking advantage of.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Register to Earn 3X American Airlines AAdvantage Miles on Paid IHG Stays Through Early July

April 22, 2026 0

It’s now a good bit more rewarding to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles on your next slate of stays at an IHG property. Through July 6, 2026, registered IHG One Rewards members can earn an uncapped 3X AAdvantage miles on new bookings. Here’s what to know about this offer and how to register.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

SkyTeam Unveils Flagship Lounge at Frankfurt Airport’s New Terminal 3 — Here’s Your First Look Inside

April 22, 2026 2

Big things are happening at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport on April 23, 2026. For starters, the airport will open its long-awaited, state-of-the-art Terminal 3. It’s also the day the SkyTeam alliance opens the doors to its first branded, flagship lounge in Europe. Here’s your first look inside, along with the particulars on who can access it and what to expect during a visit.

Tyler Glatt

Roame.Travel Launches 25% Off Promo Code for Your First Year of Pro Membership

April 20, 2026 0

Roame.Travel just launched a limited-time promo code letting travelers save 25% on a Roame.Travel membership. This will give you access to all of Roame.Travel's best features, including SkyView and super alerts. Here's how to take advantage of the promotion, the promo code you need to use, and why you should consider it.

Harrison Pierce & JT Genter

United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2026 — Here’s How to Claim Yours

May 26, 2026 4

United Luggage tags are one of those unique benefits for Premier elite status members. The opportunity to claim them has rolled around again for anyone who achieved Premier elite status for 2026. Unlike in previous years, tags aren't set out automatically. Furthermore, there are some limitations members need to know. Here are the details.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by JT Genter

The AT&T Points Plus Card Is Getting a Refresh — Here Are the Biggest Changes

April 19, 2026 3

Citi and AT&T have just announced a refresh of the AT&T Points Plus^® Card from Citi — complete with an updated earning potential and fewer fees when traveling abroad. Here's everything you need to know about the changes and the increased welcome offer for the launch.

Harrison Pierce

Get Nights in the Nordics for as Little as 90 Euros Each With the Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass

April 17, 2026 0

Looking for affordable hotel stays in the Nordic countries? Strawberry Hotels has brought back a popular promotion, offering nights for as low as €90 (about $105) each through its annual Summer Pass program. Travelers can use these nights between June 18 and August 24, 2026. Here's what to know.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Earn a Marriott Free Night Award Just by Renewing Your Ikon Pass — Here’s How

April 17, 2026 0

With the Ikon Pass, skiers and snowboarders get season-long access to the company’s mountains. This year, the pass includes “Renewal Rewards” — and interestingly, a Marriott Free Night Award certificate is one of the options. Here’s what to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Wells Fargo Launches Points Transfers to Wyndham Rewards — and With a Special Transfer Ratio

April 16, 2026 0

Wells Fargo is expanding how its customers can put rewards to work. On April 15, 2026, the issuer announced a new partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, bringing the popular Wyndham Rewards program into its points transfer network. What's more, the transfer ratio is pretty special. Here's what to know.

Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Flying Star Alliance Business or First Class? You May No Longer Get United Polaris Lounge Access

April 15, 2026 4

United Airlines giveth and United Airlines taketh away. Lately, though, it’s been doing more of the latter. The latest example are new restrictions on Polaris Lounge access (which are more premium than United Clubs), by removing entry for travelers flying business or first class on certain Star Alliance partners. Here’s what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Coffee and Cash Back: Get up to 20% Back at La Colombe With This Chase Offer

April 15, 2026 0

AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners, including cardratings.com, for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been reviewed, provided, or approved by any bank advertiser. Here's our complete list of Advertisers.This promotion has ended; please review current/active promotions. If you're among the growing majority of people who rely […]

Tyler Glatt

Got a Chase Sapphire Reserve? Snag Tickets to an Exclusive Dinner at the Opry With Ella Langley

June 1, 2026 0

Chase Sapphire Reserve Experiences are curated events just for eligible cardholders. Every now and then, new and exclusive experiences drop — and right now is one of those times. On April 24, 2026, Chase will begin selling a small batch of tickets to “Dinner at the Opry,” a one-night event headlined by Ella Langley. Here's how to get tickets.

Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Introducing WorldHotels Backdrop: A New Collection of Upscale Glamping Experiences Around the Globe

April 15, 2026 0

If you've ever wanted to go glamping, you now have a new brand to consider when booking your retreat. WorldHotels has just launched WorldHotels Backdrop — a collection of upscale glamping experiences around the globe. Here's everything you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Debit Card: What It Costs, What You Can Earn, and Whether It’s Worth It

May 5, 2026 0

Nearly a year ago, Spirit Airlines first teased a rewards-earning debit card. Since that original announcement, we’ve watched United and Southwest roll out debit cards of their own. But now, Spirit’s competing product is live, and as of April 13, 2026, you can become an accountholder. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Save up to 25% on a Point.me Standard or Premium Subscription With This Special Promo Code

April 27, 2026 11

Searching for award availability doesn't have to be complicated. Tools like Point.me make it easy to find bookable seats. Just plug in your itinerary and the necessary details, then peruse the results. It's that simple. Even better, you can currently save 25% on a Standard or Premium plan by applying a promo code.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Air India Slashes Award Pricing by up to 60% — and You Can Now Book Flights From 1,500 Points

April 13, 2026 0

Air India has slashed its award rates when flying its own planes. Domestic flights start at 1,500 points while flights to the U.S. Have dropped about 25%. Check out all the details.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Book Soon: Virgin Atlantic Offering a Big Tier Point Boost on Holiday Bookings for a Limited Time

June 22, 2026 0

If you're in the market for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Tier Points, listen up. Virgin Atlantic is offering a promotion that awards 300 bonus Tier Points when you book a Virgin Atlantic Holidays package costing £4,000 (about $5,371). However, you'll need to act fast, as the booking window closes on April 20, 2026.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Auf Wiedersehen: American Express to End Lufthansa Lounge Access Later This Year

April 10, 2026 0

One of the biggest selling points of American Express’ premium cards is the lounge access they offer. But if you have one of these cards, you’ll need to start the clock. Later this year, Amex will remove Card Member access to Lufthansa lounges. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Announces Negative Changes to Elite Benefits on Basic Economy Tickets

May 23, 2026 3

American Airlines quietly tacked on an additional announcement to a press release about a hike in baggage fees. AAdvantage elite members will soon lose some of their perks, like upgrades and seat selection, on basic economy bookings. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Book Loyalty-Eligible Hotels Through Rove — and Easily Triple Up on Rewards

April 9, 2026 2

Rove Miles hasn’t been around for long, but it’s already built a reputation for offering incredible value. And one feature we’ve grown to appreciate is the ability to book tens of thousands of loyalty-eligible properties through Rove. Here's how to book these rates.

Tyler Glatt

Southwest Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees: What They Cost Now and How to Avoid Paying

April 8, 2026 4

You’ve probably heard the saying "nobody rides for free." That sentiment used to go against everything Southwest stood for when it came to checked bags, but those days are long gone. Here’s what you can expect to pay the next time you check bags with Southwest and how to avoid those fees altogether.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Vacations: What It Is and When Booking a Package Actually Makes Sense

April 7, 2026 0

Delta Vacations is yet another booking platform for savings on vacation packages, including flights and hotel stays. The platform allows you to book travel on Delta's partner airlines and lock in considerable savings, as long as one flight is operated by Delta. The platform occasionally has promotions for SkyMiles members to save hundreds on eligible packages.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Toni Southam

More New Partners: Rove Launches Transfers to Virgin Red and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

April 7, 2026 1

Rove Miles added Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red as transfer partners at a 1:1 ratio, which unlocks access to airline partners like Delta and ANA, plus more ways to redeem miles for flights, experiences, and other rewards.

Toni Southam

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Emirates Overhauls Qantas Award Chart for the Second Time in a Month — Here’s What Has Changed

April 6, 2026 1

Emirates has just updated its award chart for Qantas-operated flights for the second time in a month. Although some awards are discounted an additional 15% since the last update, others are now 79% more expensive — but still cheaper than they once were. Here's where the value is now.

Harrison Pierce

National Car Rental One Two Free Promotion: Earn a Free Day for Every Two Rentals

April 6, 2026 0

Every spring, National Car Rental rolls out a fan-favorite: the One Two Free promotion for Emerald Club members. This limited-time offer lets you earn a free rental day after every two qualifying rentals, and longer trips can help you get there even faster. This year, the offer runs from April 6 through June 7, 2026.

Skye Class

Pay More, Get Less: United to Introduce New Polaris and Premium Plus Fares With Fewer Benefits

April 3, 2026 6

According to a press release from United Airlines dated April 3, 2026, the airline is set to introduce a “new tiered fare structure that will make it easier for customers to find the flight experience that best matches their preferences.” Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Starting April 9: Last Chance to Use American Airlines AAdvantage Miles to Score World Cup Tickets

April 3, 2026 2

Starting April 9, American Airlines AAdvantage members will be able to redeem miles for Last-Minute Sales Phase World Cup tickets. Here's what we know so far, including how you can register so you don't miss out on this rare opportunity.

Harrison Pierce

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